Cryptic crossword clue
Odd about the Bluegrass State being dark and gloomy 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MURKY

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The straight part
We know that "dark and /gloomy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dark and /gloomy = murky.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MURKY mean?

MURKY adjective
  1. Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
  2. Dark, dim, gloomy.
  3. Cloudy, indistinct, obscure.
  4. Dishonest, shady.

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